There’s nothing quite like watching a kid light up the moment they meet a new favorite book character, and Pete the Cat has been winning over young readers for well over a decade. That’s why this post covers two of my favorite things in one groovy package: a quick shelf marker lesson modeled live in … Read more
Get great, updated ideas about summer reading programs that are happening now. Free reading incentive programs for 2025 are here, and they’re not just for kids! Give kids and adults a fun summer of reading and earning rewards by choosing a summer reading challenge with interesting summer reading activities. Avoid the summer reading slide and … Read more
As an elementary school librarian, I’m thrilled to introduce a collection of books about space for kids that will ignite a child’s curiosity about the night sky! These engaging stargazing books are packed with fascinating constellation facts and colorful illustrations that make exploring the universe fun and accessible for young learners. Whether your child or … Read more
Learn about some excellent and engaging books about bees for kids with a focus on honey bees, from a person who is a honey bee fan and children’s librarian. Find a great selection of picture books about bees, nonfiction books about bees, and children’s books about bees for kids of all ages. You will find … Read more
Give your well-loved books a second life with these simple, budget-friendly book repair kit essentials you can use at home or in the classroom. Whether you’re learning how to repair book binding, exploring DIY book rebinding, or just need easy book repair techniques for beginners, this guide covers everything from how to fix a loose … Read more
Learn about the best children’s books about butterflies, including books about butterflies for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, first and second graders. Many of these best butterfly books for kids would be great butterfly books to read aloud, and some of them are award-winning picture books about butterflies. There are also butterfly life cycle books on this … Read more
Spark curiosity and a love of nature with the best bird books for kids, perfect for little learners and growing bird watchers. From beautiful picture books and engaging nature books for kids to a gentle bird book for young explorers, this list, compiled by a long-time librarian, includes favorite bird books preschool families will adore, … Read more
History comes alive when young readers dive into the stories that shaped a nation, and this guide to American Revolution books for kids makes it easy to start. With this engaging American Revolution book list that includes trusted American Revolution book recommendations, you’ll find American Revolution books for children that spark curiosity and conversation. Here’s … Read more
As a librarian, I can tell you that few animals get kids laughing and talking quite like sloths. These cozy, slow moving favorites make the perfect theme for storytime, lessons, and giggles. This collection of books about sloths for kids includes sweet sloth books for toddlers, a lovable baby sloth or two, and more than … Read more
Learn about some excellent and engaging reindeer books for kids from a reindeer-loving mom and children’s librarian. Find a great selection of books about Rudolph the red nosed reindeer as well as reindeer books for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and beyond. So sit back, grab some reindeer-themed snacks and enjoy perusing the titles. Whether you are … Read more